Lab Analyst I

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people.

As a Wastewater Lab Analyst based in Vancouver, WA you’ll join a collaborative team ensuring that our clients can deliver their services - uninterrupted.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing wastewater samples for Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform, Ammonia, pH, Biochemical Oxygen Demand and a variety of other tests
• Analyzing solid samples for %TS and %VS
• Collecting air samples for analysis
• Using microscope to properly identify bacteria in wastewater samples
• Maintaining laboratory equipment including incubators, autoclaves, dissolved oxygen probes, pH probes, analytical balances, etc.
• Collecting wastewater treatment samples
• Proper sample handling, including chain of custody procedures
• Creating accurate sample fractions from parent samples
• Receiving and logging chemicals and other supplies
• Proper laboratory documentation
• Creating, updating and maintaining standard operating procedures
• Cross training as needed to provide support with industrial sampling
• Following laboratory and field work safety protocol and using necessary PPE at all times
• Proper disposal of environmental samples
• Accurate data entry in LIMS
• Data validation
• Serve as backup for industrial pretreatment sampling program
• Maintaining a positive attitude and contributing to a team environment

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Work schedule will be day shift Tuesday through Saturday
• Some holiday work required
• Must be able to stand for approximately 80% of an 8-hour workday
• Must be able to regularly lift items between 1 - 15 pounds
• Must be able to occasionally lift items between 15 and 50 pounds

Here’s what you’ll need:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prefer candidates with an associate or bachelor’s degree in a science field.
• Prefer candidates that have experience analyzing environmental samples.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.